Foundations raise $890,000+ in 24 hours
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- Published on Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Press Release
Rivers Banner
Thanks to the generosity of Manitobans, community foundations across our province raised an incredible $893,448.89 during this year’s 24-Hour Giving Challenge, once again demonstrating why we’re the most generous province in Canada. During the 24-Hour Giving Challenge, The Winnipeg Foundation (TWF) stretched each $5 gift made to community foundations with $1 (to a maximum of $2,000 per foundation).
Tragedy strikes, show your support
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- Published on Monday, December 18, 2017
Sheila Runions
Rivers Banner
On Saturday, Dec. 2 the life of Bryce Waldon was snatched from this earth. The 33-year-old was born, raised and educated on a farm near Rapid City. As of early morning Wednesday, Dec. 13 there were 75 posts on Brockie Donovan’s tribute page made for his family. Several of those mentioned his big smile and kind heart, a compassionate man and the go-to guy for assistance on any project. What makes the situation more tragic is the abrupt halt to such an exciting part of life’s journey.
Looking Back - 1937: Radio interference has been solved
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- Published on Monday, December 18, 2017
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Larry Evans (pictured) preparing letters for the new sign to advertise the new roller skating attraction.
Cecil Pittman
Neepawa Banner & Press
80 years ago
Tuesday, December 14, 1937
Shout Hallelujah and sing praises. That intermittent radio interference has been solved - at least for the time being. The electrician and his staff made the discovery, which proved to be a loose transformer wire on Main Street, and it was in that section of town where the nuisance was most pronounced.
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Neepawa Community Christmas Dinner
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- Published on Monday, December 18, 2017
Jessica Morton
Neepawa Banner & Press
Have you ever been alone on Christmas? Or do you know someone who is alone on Christmas? Well, the Neepawa Chicken Delight has something that will make your Christmas a little less lonely. Every year the Chicken Delight restaurant in Neepawa hosts a community dinner on Christmas Day from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. with a meal delivery available within Neepawa. Jean Blatt, manager at Chicken Delight, has been running this program for 15-16 years with help from Genie Barnaby, with the HAND organization, to help provide the transportation. If you need a ride to the Christmas dinner you can book one through the HAND office before December 21. For further information or to register you can contact Jean Blatt at Chicken Delight (204-476-7500) or Genie Barnaby from HAND (204-476-2009).
Gladstone Handi-Workers 4-H club update
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- Published on Monday, December 18, 2017
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Kayla Fehr, on behalf of HRCC, accepts a cheque from Mandy Anderson, Treasurer for Gladstone Handi-Workers 4-H Club. Laci Buydens, Vice-President, and Nikki Anderson, President share the moment.
Rylee Wiebe
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As you know, Gladstone 4-H Club won third place at the Brandon Fair. Now they have three hundred dollars to use within the Club. They have decided to give the Happy Rock Children Center two hundred dollars which they plan on putting towards their fundraising efforts to build the new center.
